A trio of Longhorns named to All-NFL teams

Professional Football Writers of America acknowledged former Longhorns' standout seasons

Author:
Shawn Clynch

Published:
5:32 PM CST January 15, 2019

Updated:
6:02 PM CST January 15, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans each have two players who received the honor of being named to the Professional Football Writers of America All-NFL teams.

Defensive end J.J. Watt and receiver DeAndre Hopkins received this honor as Houston Texans. Meanwhile, running back Ezekiel Elliott and offensive lineman Zach Martin as Dallas Cowboys are on the All-NFL team.

Three former Longhorns were honored as well, all on special teams.

San Diego Chargers' defensive back Adrian Phillips was joined by veteran Baltimore Ravens' kicker and Westlake High School alumni Justin Tucker, and the Seattle Seahawks' rookie punter Michael Dickson.

Dickson set a Seahawks franchise record averaging 48.2 yards per punt.